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Clues to gigantism provided by family in Borneo Mountains

Grand Rapids, Mich. (Aug. 21, 2009) -- An indigenous family living in a mountainous area of Malaysian Borneo helped Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) researchers to discover information about genetic mutations associated with acromegaly, a form of gigantism that often results in enlarged hands, feet, and facial features.

Scientists announce top 10 new species; issue SOS

TEMPE, Ariz. ? The International Institute for Species Exploration at Arizona State University and an international committee of taxonomists ? scientists responsible for species exploration and classification ? today announce the top 10 new species described in 2008.



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